Easily add files to Zip files displayed in WinZip’s Files pane. Simply drag and drop your files onto a Zip file in the WinZip Files pane and it gets added- just like that!

NEW! Direct Access Technology for faster display and unzipping

WinZip’s Direct Access Technology provides a noticeable reduction in time to display and unzip large Zip files stored in the cloud.

Prompt to unzip on open

Now you can instantly unzip any Zip file in Explorer, or from the WinZip Files Pane, the WinZip Ribbon or File menu. Easily unzip files to the folder that it originated from, your Documents folder, or a folder that you choose!

Unzip to file pane folder

With a single click of a button, you can unzip any file to the selected folder in the Files Pane.

Faster start-up performance

Now you can strictly focus on the task at hand and not on whether the WinZip application has launched because WinZip now takes half the time to start up. Work faster and eliminate the risk of launching multiple WinZip windows.

POSIX TAR support

You can now open and unzip POSIX TAR files in the updated compression format.

Replace Zip Files with their Content

Quickly and easily unzip a group of Zip files and replace them with their native files.

Create a split Zip file from Explorer

Easily distribute large Zip files without worrying about timeouts or failed uploads/downloads. This convenient feature creates a multi-part zip file for easier distribution.

MP3 Compression

Keep more music on your phone or on a cloud service, or share playlists more easily, with enhanced loss-less MP3 compression. WinZip 23 compresses your MP3 files by 15 – 20% on average with no loss in quality thanks to the enhanced Zipx format.

WinZip Express lets you use popular WinZip features even when you’re working in other applications. Use it with Explorer, Microsoft Office, your scanner (Pro only), your photos (Pro only) and Microsoft Outlook to zip, encrypt, share and more.* WinZip Express tools now support Office 2016.

Device-friendly interface

Touch support puts the power of WinZip at your fingertips on any touch-enabled device or computer. WinZip is optimized for 2-in-1 computers, switching its layout automatically depending on whether you are using your system in tablet or notebook mode.